COVID-19 UPDATES
UPDATE - 20/9/2021
FROM THE 28TH SEPTEMBER I SHALL BE OFFERING FACE 2 FACE APPOINTMENTS FROM MY OFFICE SPACE IN BEIGHTON, THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. ONLINE SESSIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON OTHER DAYS. THANK YOU
UPDATE - 5/1/2021
TO HELP DURING THE 3RD LOCKDOWN, I AM OFFERING ALL NEW CLIENTS MY CONCESSIONAL RATE OF £30 - THIS REDUCTION WILL END ON 2ND MARCH 2021 AFTER WHICH MY USUAL PRICES SHALL RESUME! https://lizwhiteleycounselling.com/appointments%2Fcontact-me
UPDATE - 4/8/2020
ONLINE ONLY
Unfortunately, due to recent government announcements, I have decided to withdraw all face to face appointments until further notice to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Although there have been know cases present at my office, it is important I put the safety of my clients first. The only exception to this shall be those clients needing Pre-Trial Therapy, of which an assessment shall be carried out to see whether face to face is necessary. If this is the case, strict guidelines and safeguarding shall be carried out to protect all involved (please see the last announcement) I shall still be offering online appointments as usual. I am sorry for any inconvenience it may cause.
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UPDATE - 10/06/2020
COVID 19 Safety
I hope to open for face to face therapy from 1st July 2020 as soon as is safely and reasonably allowed. I am following the government guidelines strictly as well as those of the BACP, the professional body I work under. I shall continue to offer online therapy using Zoom for clients who can and are willing to work this way, and I shall be advising all clients to only request face to face appointments if absolutely necessary. With this in mind, I shall be risk assessing everyone who wants a face to face therapy for its suitability.
Reopening in a Covid-19 Secure Environment
Here are some of the precautions that have been put in place in my counselling office
- Clients are advised to wear face coverings during their appointments
- Clients should bring their own tissues to sessions
- No drinks shall be offered within the therapy room
- Payments should be made where possible by bank transfer after each session to reduce contact and cash handling
- No one with active coughs, sneezing, fever or loss of taste/smell should enter the building. We are checking everyone's health status on arrival.
- New clients will be able to complete their client information forms at home.
- I am committed to maintaining a social distance of at least 2 meters the therapy room and furniture shall be laid out in accordance.
- New room cleaning procedures have been put in place between each client.
- Hand sanitiser, disinfected wipes, and antibacterial hand wash will be available throughout.
- Appointments times may change to minimise waiting times and contact between visitors.
- There will be no Magazines and other non-essential items in the waiting room
- People are welcome to wait on the patio to minimising the use of the waiting room.
I am committed to providing a safe environment for my clients and colleagues while also providing the same quality of service as previously held. If you have any questions about the above, please feel free to ask.
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UPDATE - 17/3/2020
In light of the recent government advice, I have decided to offer all my current client's online appointments for the foreseeable future. I appreciate the inconvenience of this decision, but I feel it is the best route of action during this time. I shall not be taking on any new face to face clients during this time. If you would like online therapy, please get in touch as usual. There is no known Covid-19 infection within my office building. This decision is based on government advice only! Please take care everyone. Liz
